For the Dallas Cowboys everything that could go wrong, did go wrong in 2020. Losing star QB Dak Prescott early on in the season, the franchise finished with a 6-10 record.
Finishing 3rd in the NFC East, the franchise had a season to forget under new Head Coach Mike McCarthy. But come 2021 and the Cowboys are looking to bounce back.
Locking down Prescott to a long-term contract, the franchise is looking to return to winning ways this upcoming season. But to do that they need to focus on their defense as well.
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And that is exactly what they did by drafting Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons.
Dallas Cowboys looking to get better on defense
Regarded as the best defensive player in the 2021 NFL draft class, Parsons is a major impact player. An elite pass rusher, Parson sheds opposition blockers with ease to sack QBs.
Cowboys fans knew that the side needed reinforcements on defense. And they couldn’t have gotten anyone better in this season’s draft.
No way Micah Parsons just jumped into Goodell's arms 😂😂 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/AljHjWO5im
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 30, 2021
COWBOYS DRAFTED MICAH PARSONS THE BEST LINEBACKER IN THE NFL pic.twitter.com/TWlTPB0yAz
— JAM (@mojoejoejoemtz) April 30, 2021
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Micah Parsons walking into meet Jerry Jones & the Cowboys be like:#NFLDraft #NFLDraft2021 pic.twitter.com/VochIlXMgU
— Danny Armstrong (@DArmstrong44) April 30, 2021
After being drafted, Parsons was asked whether he wore a blue suit to match the colors of the Dallas Cowboys. The linebacker referred to a post he had made earlier where he had hinted at always wanting to join the Cowboys.
The Cowboys use the 12th overall pick on Micah Parsons. The Penn State LB gets his wish pic.twitter.com/pi8dxtUHwZ
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 30, 2021
Teammates coming to check on their QB after a Micah Parsons sack #NFLDraft2021 pic.twitter.com/fhulM1s3ju
— James A (@JamesAnthony213) April 30, 2021
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Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliot too was quick to take to Twitter to take part in the banter.
@MicahhParsons11 don’t touch me in practice rook . . . 😂
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) April 30, 2021
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With the Dallas Cowboys picking Micah Parsons, do you feel the rookie linebacker has what it takes to elevate the Cowboys’ defense to the next level?
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